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August 25th, 2024

2024 US Open Day 1: Defending Champs Djokovic, Gauff Headline Big Monday

It’s a big day one at the US Open.

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May 28th, 2024

Sabalenka, Rybakina Cruise Into French Open 2R; Stephens Crushed, Cornet Retires

Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina get off to strong starts at the French Open.

Posted by Staff @ 5:08 pm in French Open | Comments Off on Sabalenka, Rybakina Cruise Into French Open 2R; Stephens Crushed, Cornet Retires

April 26th, 2024

Alcaraz Dominant In European Clay Debut At Madrid Masters; Nadal v De Minaur, Swiatek, Gauff

Carlos Alcaraz must be back as tournament favorite in Madrid.

Posted by Staff @ 11:54 pm in Madrid | Comments Off on Alcaraz Dominant In European Clay Debut At Madrid Masters; Nadal v De Minaur, Swiatek, Gauff

April 25th, 2024

Nadal Resumes Return Thurs. In Madrid Against American Teen Blanch; Swiatek In Action

Nadal’s opponent Darwin Blanch trains at the Ferrero Academy.

Posted by Staff @ 12:07 am in Madrid | Comments Off on Nadal Resumes Return Thurs. In Madrid Against American Teen Blanch; Swiatek In Action

March 21st, 2024

Murray Outlasts Berrettini, Osaka Advances At Miami Masters; Nishikori, Rybakina Thurs.

Kei Nishikori makes his return to tennis Thursday in Miami.

Posted by Staff @ 1:45 am in Miami | 11 Comments »

August 7th, 2023

Brady Saves MPs v Ostapenko In Rainy Montreal, Gets Rybakina; Wozniacki Makes Return Tomorrow

Caroline Wozniacki makes her return to tennis after over 3.5 years.

Posted by Staff @ 11:55 pm in Canadian Open | 2 Comments »

July 30th, 2023

Pegula, Gauff Headline WTA Washington Field; Brady Back, Azarenka v Svitolina

Jennifer Brady returns to WTA-level tennis for the first time in almost two years.

Posted by Staff @ 5:38 pm in Washington | Comments Off on Pegula, Gauff Headline WTA Washington Field; Brady Back, Azarenka v Svitolina

July 6th, 2023

Rybakina Survives Cornet Test, Svitolina Wins; Swiatek, Sabalenka Friday

The top 2 women are on the court Friday at Wimbledon.

Posted by Staff @ 6:34 pm in Wimbledon | Comments Off on Rybakina Survives Cornet Test, Svitolina Wins; Swiatek, Sabalenka Friday

June 4th, 2023

Sabalenka Holds Off Stephens Wild French Open Affair, Svitolina Wins; Swiatek, Gauff Monday

Aryna Sabalenka upped her win streak to 11 in Slams with a 4th straight win over Sloane Stephens.

Posted by Staff @ 6:08 pm in French Open | Comments Off on Sabalenka Holds Off Stephens Wild French Open Affair, Svitolina Wins; Swiatek, Gauff Monday

June 3rd, 2023

Swiatek Puts Wang In Bagel Shop At French Open, Coco Wins, Rybakina Withdraw; Sabalenka v Stephens Sun.

Iga Swiatek is getting into gear.

Posted by Staff @ 9:31 pm in French Open | Comments Off on Swiatek Puts Wang In Bagel Shop At French Open, Coco Wins, Rybakina Withdraw; Sabalenka v Stephens Sun.

June 2nd, 2023

Sabalenka, Stephens Set Sweet 16 At French Open, Pegula Blown Away; Teens Gauff v Andreeva

A titanic teen tussle headlines Saturday at the French Open.

Posted by Staff @ 6:33 pm in French Open | Comments Off on Sabalenka, Stephens Set Sweet 16 At French Open, Pegula Blown Away; Teens Gauff v Andreeva

June 1st, 2023

Swiatek, Gauff Moves Closer To French QF Collision; Sabalenka, Pegula v Mertens Fri.

Mirra Andreeva targets 25 Grand Slam titles!

Posted by Staff @ 6:49 pm in French Open | Comments Off on Swiatek, Gauff Moves Closer To French QF Collision; Sabalenka, Pegula v Mertens Fri.

May 31st, 2023

Sabalenka, Pegula Advance To French Open 3R, Garcia Blinks; Swiatek, Rybakina, Gauff Back Thu.

The women’s draw lost their first Top 5 seed.

Posted by Staff @ 7:51 pm in French Open | 8 Comments »

May 29th, 2023

Garcia Escapes Wang Test At French Open, Svitolina Back; Swiatek, Gauff, Rybakina Tues.

Iga Swiatek opens her title defense Tuesday in Paris.

Posted by Staff @ 6:17 pm in French Open | Comments Off on Garcia Escapes Wang Test At French Open, Svitolina Back; Swiatek, Gauff, Rybakina Tues.

May 11th, 2023

Sabalenka Sent Off By Kenin In Rome Masters Shocker, Pegula Upset; Swiatek, Jabeur Fri.

Two Top 3 seeds are already out of the women’s draw in Rome.

Posted by Staff @ 9:10 pm in Rome | Comments Off on Sabalenka Sent Off By Kenin In Rome Masters Shocker, Pegula Upset; Swiatek, Jabeur Fri.